Manipur Christian man threatened to chant 'Jai Shri Ram'; video viral

NEW DELHI: A man claiming to be from Manipur was forced to chant the Hindu slogan 'Jai Shri Ram' (victory to Ram) in a video that is spreading like wildfire in social media platforms.

According to reports, the video was shot at Khathua district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) where a man claiming to be from Manipur was seen being forced to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’.

In the video in a question, several men can be seen threatening the man and forcing him him to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’, while also accusing him of 'forced conversion'. However, he did not say the slogan.

According to some reports, the perpetrators belong to the youth wing of 'Bajrang Dal.'

Congress-affiliated activist Dr Lamtinthang Haokip has taken to social media to shed light on the incident, while lamenting the "inhumane act" of the perpetrators.

"I am disturbed and anguished by the inhumane act on Pu Chunglenlal Singsit of T. Gamnom Village Saikul, Kangpokpi District, Manipur who was reportedly attacked and forced to chant 'Jai Shree Ram' by right-wing Hindu activists at Khathua District of Jammu and Kashmir. This is outright discrimination on the people of northeast and religious minorities," he wrote in a lengthy post.

"While strongly condemning the act, I fervently appeal MoH, Gol and also the Government of Manipur and J&K to kindly ensure the safety of Pu Chunglenlal and take swift legal action against these group who destroy the secular fabric of this country. It is also a matter of concern that religious minorities had to suffer and incidents like this are increasing with each passing days under BJP-led government at the centre and the state," he added.

I am disturbed and anguished by the inhumane act on Pu Chunglenlal Singsit of T. Gamnom Village Saikul, Kangpokpi district, Manipur who was reportedly attacked and forced to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ by right-wing Hindu activists at Khathua district of Jammu and Kashmir.”

"I fervently appeal MoH, GoI and also the Government of Manipur and J&K to kindly ensure the safety of Pu Chunglenlal and take swift legal action against these groups who destroy the secular fabric of this country," he added.

Meanwhile, this incident has sparked outrage on social media, with netizens questioning the "intolerance" shown towards the Northeast man.

“To become a Christian is voluntary…. They were just preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ with the sole intention to let the unbelievers know the goodness of God…… Forcing others to chant Jai Shri ram is indeed a force which directly tarnishes the secular fabric of the constitution of India,” a Twitter user wrote reacting to the incident.

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